Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic ZR1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

The E-620 was announced very close to the ZR1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-620 scores vs the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-620 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic ZR1
E-620 | ZR1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus E-620
ZR1 | E-620 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic ZR1
E-620 | ZR1 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar age |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-620 compared to the ZR1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and ZR1 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and ZR1.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizing. The E-620 features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Olympus E-620 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-620 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-06 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 500 gr (1.10 pounds) | 158 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $799 | $280 |